Federal authorities executed search warrants at the homes of New York City’s interim police commissioner, Thomas Donlon , on Friday. Donlon , who took over as interim commissioner just a week ago, disclosed the searches in a statement released through the police department.
“On Friday, September 20, federal authorities executed search warrants at my residences. They took materials that came into my possession approximately 20 years ago and are unrelated to my work with the New York City Police Department ,” Donlon said. “This is not a department matter, and the department will not be commenting,” he added.
Donlon's statement did not provide details about the nature of the investigation, which federal agencies conducted the search, or what materials were seized.
Donlon has a long history with federal law enforcement and previously worked on major terrorism cases. He also led New York State’s Office of Homeland Security before moving to the private sector. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Donlon as New York City’s interim police commissioner on September 13, following the resignation of former police commissioner Edward Caban .
Caban resigned a week ago after federal authorities seized his electronic devices as part of an investigation that involved his brother, a former police officer.
Earlier, federal agents had seized electronic devices from other city officials, including the head of public schools, a top deputy mayor, and Mayor Eric Adams’ top public safety adviser . Investigators also searched homes connected to Adams’ top campaign fundraiser and the city's Asian affairs director. Last autumn, federal agents seized Mayor Adams’ phone at an event.
No charges have been filed in connection with these searches, and it remains unclear if there is any connection to the search involving Donlon.
“On Friday, September 20, federal authorities executed search warrants at my residences. They took materials that came into my possession approximately 20 years ago and are unrelated to my work with the New York City Police Department ,” Donlon said. “This is not a department matter, and the department will not be commenting,” he added.
Donlon's statement did not provide details about the nature of the investigation, which federal agencies conducted the search, or what materials were seized.
Donlon has a long history with federal law enforcement and previously worked on major terrorism cases. He also led New York State’s Office of Homeland Security before moving to the private sector. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Donlon as New York City’s interim police commissioner on September 13, following the resignation of former police commissioner Edward Caban .
Welcome to the greatest police department in the world, Interim @NYPDPC Tom Donlon!
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) September 13, 2024
I know you will help lead a team that continues the success we've seen over the past 2.5 years, making our city even SAFER on our streets and in our subways.#SafestBigCityinAmerica pic.twitter.com/1wSSZ0M9f1
Caban resigned a week ago after federal authorities seized his electronic devices as part of an investigation that involved his brother, a former police officer.
Earlier, federal agents had seized electronic devices from other city officials, including the head of public schools, a top deputy mayor, and Mayor Eric Adams’ top public safety adviser . Investigators also searched homes connected to Adams’ top campaign fundraiser and the city's Asian affairs director. Last autumn, federal agents seized Mayor Adams’ phone at an event.
No charges have been filed in connection with these searches, and it remains unclear if there is any connection to the search involving Donlon.
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